Toolkit/qRT-PCR

qRT-PCR

Assay Method·Research·Since 2024

Also known as: qRT-PCR, qRTPCR, quantitative analysis of gene expression by qRTPCR

Taxonomy: Technique Branch / Method. Workflows sit above the mechanism and technique branches rather than replacing them.

Summary

qRT-PCR is a quantitative reverse-transcription PCR assay used to measure transcript abundance, here applied to GFP mRNA during light-controlled gene expression in Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002. In the cited study, it quantified transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics of optogenetic systems under green/red and light/dark illumination cycles.

Usefulness & Problems

Why this is useful

This assay is useful for resolving transcriptional responses of optogenetic circuits at the mRNA level under defined illumination programs. In the supplied evidence, it enabled kinetic measurement of GFP transcript changes and comparison of system performance across multiple green/red and light/dark cycles.

Source:

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

Problem solved

qRT-PCR addresses the need to quantify how rapidly and reversibly light-regulated gene expression systems change transcriptional output. In this context, it provided a way to measure activation and deactivation kinetics of GFP transcription in response to optogenetic stimulation.

Source:

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

Problem links

Need precise spatiotemporal control with light input

Derived

qRT-PCR is a quantitative reverse-transcription PCR assay used here to measure GFP transcript abundance during light-controlled gene expression. In Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002, it was used to quantify transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics of optogenetic systems under green/red and light/dark illumination cycles.

Need tighter control over gene expression timing or amplitude

Derived

qRT-PCR is a quantitative reverse-transcription PCR assay used here to measure GFP transcript abundance during light-controlled gene expression. In Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002, it was used to quantify transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics of optogenetic systems under green/red and light/dark illumination cycles.

Taxonomy & Function

Primary hierarchy

Technique Branch

Method: A concrete measurement method used to characterize an engineered system.

Target processes

diagnostictranscription

Input: Light

Implementation Constraints

cofactor dependency: cofactor requirement unknowndomain: Alzheimer's disease researchencoding mode: genetically encodedimplementation constraint: context specific validationimplementation constraint: spectral hardware requirementoperating role: sensorreadout level: transcripttool role: gene expression assay

The evidence indicates use of qRT-PCR to monitor GFP transcript abundance in Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002 during green/red and light/dark illumination experiments. Beyond its basis in reverse transcription, PCR amplification, and fluorescence-based nucleic acid quantification, the supplied sources do not specify reagents, instrument settings, or construct design requirements.

The supplied evidence only supports use as a transcript quantification assay and does not provide details on assay sensitivity, normalization strategy, primer design, or absolute performance metrics. Validation in the provided claims is limited to GFP transcript monitoring in one cyanobacterial optogenetic context.

Validation

Cell-freeBacteriaMammalianMouseHumanTherapeuticIndep. Replication

Observations

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

successBacteriaapplication demoSynechococcus sp. PCC 7002

qRT-PCR

Inferred from claim claim3 during normalization. Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance. Derived from claim claim3. Quoted text: Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Source:

Supporting Sources

Ranked Claims

Claim 1candidate gene high expressionsupports2025Source 2needs review

AkWRKY38 and AkWRKY53 exhibited high expression levels in Amorphophallus konjac under hormone treatments, Pcc infection, and abiotic stresses including low temperature, drought, and salt stress.

Claim 2stress responsive expressionsupports2025Source 2needs review

Fourteen AkWRKY genes showed significantly differential expression under ABA, JA, SA, Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum infection, low temperature, drought, and salt stress.

AkWRKY genes profiled by qRT-PCR under stress 14
Claim 3engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 4engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 5engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 6engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 7engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 8engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 9engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 10engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 11engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 12engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 13engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 14engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 15engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 16engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 17engineering improvementsupports2024Source 4needs review

Targeted genetic modifications to the pCpcG2 output promoter increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light.

Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.
Claim 18method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 19method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 20method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 21method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 22method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 23method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 24method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 25method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 26method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 27method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 28method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 29method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 30method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 31method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 32method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 33method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 34method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 35method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 36method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 37method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 38method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 39method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 40method capabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.
Claim 41performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 42performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 43performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 44performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 45performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 46performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 47performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 48performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 49performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 50performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 51performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 52performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 53performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 54performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 55performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the CcaS/CcaR system responded well to light wavelengths and intensities and produced a 6-fold increase in protein fluorescence output after 30 min of green light.

the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.
protein fluorescence output increase 6 fold
Claim 56performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 57performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 58performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 59performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 60performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 61performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 62performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 63performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 64performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 65performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 66performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 67performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 68performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 69performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 70performancesupports2024Source 4needs review

In <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, the YF1/FixJ system showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold.

The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.
maximum dynamic range 1.5 fold
Claim 71research tool summarysupports2024Source 1needs review

The review presents qRT-PCR and iPSC-based mitochondrial-function evaluation as advances in diagnostic and research tools for Alzheimer's disease.

Claim 72transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 73transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 74transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 75transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 76transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 77transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 78transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 79transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 80transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 81transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 82transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 83transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 84transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 85transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 86transferabilitysupports2024Source 4needs review

This study underlines the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.

This study provides a detailed characterisation of the behaviour of the CcaS/CcaR system in <i>Synechococcus</i> sp. PCC 7002, as well as underlining the complexity of transferring optogenetic tools across species.
Claim 87applicationsupports2021Source 3needs review

The TAEL/C120 system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.
Claim 88applicationsupports2021Source 3needs review

The TAEL/C120 system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.
Claim 89applicationsupports2021Source 3needs review

The TAEL/C120 system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.
Claim 90applicationsupports2021Source 3needs review

The TAEL/C120 system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.
Claim 91applicationsupports2021Source 3needs review

The TAEL/C120 system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.

In this protocol, an optogenetic expression system is used to achieve light-inducible gene expression in zebrafish embryos.
Claim 92mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 93mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 94mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 95mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 96mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 97mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 98mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 99mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 100mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 101mechanismsupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue light causes TAEL to dimerize, bind C120, and activate transcription.

When illuminated with blue light, TAEL dimerizes, binds to its cognate regulatory element called C120, and activates transcription.
Claim 102performancesupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue-light illumination induces GFP expression detectable after 30 minutes and reaching more than 130-fold induction after 3 hours in transgenic zebrafish embryos using the TAEL/C120 system.

induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment
peak GFP induction 130 foldtime to first detection of GFP induction 30 min
Claim 103performancesupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue-light illumination induces GFP expression detectable after 30 minutes and reaching more than 130-fold induction after 3 hours in transgenic zebrafish embryos using the TAEL/C120 system.

induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment
peak GFP induction 130 foldtime to first detection of GFP induction 30 min
Claim 104performancesupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue-light illumination induces GFP expression detectable after 30 minutes and reaching more than 130-fold induction after 3 hours in transgenic zebrafish embryos using the TAEL/C120 system.

induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment
peak GFP induction 130 foldtime to first detection of GFP induction 30 min
Claim 105performancesupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue-light illumination induces GFP expression detectable after 30 minutes and reaching more than 130-fold induction after 3 hours in transgenic zebrafish embryos using the TAEL/C120 system.

induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment
peak GFP induction 130 foldtime to first detection of GFP induction 30 min
Claim 106performancesupports2021Source 3needs review

Blue-light illumination induces GFP expression detectable after 30 minutes and reaching more than 130-fold induction after 3 hours in transgenic zebrafish embryos using the TAEL/C120 system.

induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment
peak GFP induction 130 foldtime to first detection of GFP induction 30 min
Claim 107usabilitysupports2021Source 3needs review

The method is described as a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

This method is a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.
Claim 108usabilitysupports2021Source 3needs review

The method is described as a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

This method is a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.
Claim 109usabilitysupports2021Source 3needs review

The method is described as a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

This method is a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.
Claim 110usabilitysupports2021Source 3needs review

The method is described as a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

This method is a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.
Claim 111usabilitysupports2021Source 3needs review

The method is described as a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

This method is a versatile and easy-to-use approach for optogenetic gene expression.

Approval Evidence

5 sources4 linked approval claimsfirst-pass slugs qrt-pcr, quantitative-real-time-pcr, quantitative-real-time-pcr-qrt-pcr
These expression profiles were further validated by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).

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We screened candidate NAC genes and validated their expression patterns using quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR).

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From the quantitative analysis of gene expression by qRTPCR to the evaluation of mitochondrial function using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the advances in diagnostic and research tools offer renewed hope.

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characterised their performance using GFP fluorescence assays and qRT-PCR

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Expression induction can be assessed by quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR)

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candidate gene high expressionsupports

AkWRKY38 and AkWRKY53 exhibited high expression levels in Amorphophallus konjac under hormone treatments, Pcc infection, and abiotic stresses including low temperature, drought, and salt stress.

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stress responsive expressionsupports

Fourteen AkWRKY genes showed significantly differential expression under ABA, JA, SA, Pectobacterium carotovorum subsp. carotovorum infection, low temperature, drought, and salt stress.

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method capabilitysupports

Monitoring GFP transcript levels by qRT-PCR allowed quantification of transcriptional activation and deactivation kinetics and testing of multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

Monitoring GFP transcript levels allowed us to quantify the kinetics of transcriptional activation and deactivation and to test the effect of both multiple green/red and light/dark cycles on system performance.

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research tool summarysupports

The review presents qRT-PCR and iPSC-based mitochondrial-function evaluation as advances in diagnostic and research tools for Alzheimer's disease.

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Comparisons

Source-backed strengths

The cited evidence supports qRT-PCR as a sensitive functional readout for transcript-level dynamics during repeated illumination cycling. It was specifically used to quantify kinetic responses and assess performance of light-responsive systems in Synechococcus sp. PCC 7002.

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Finally, we increased CcaS/CcaR system activity under green light through targeted genetic modifications to the <i>pCpcG2</i> output promoter.

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the CcaS/CcaR system originating from the cyanobacterium <i>Synechocystis</i> sp. PCC 6803 responded well to light wavelengths and intensities, with a 6-fold increased protein fluorescence output observed after 30 min of green light.

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The YF1/FixJ system of non-cyanobacterial origin showed poor performance with a maximum dynamic range of 1.5-fold despite several steps to improve this.

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induction of GFP expression can first be detected after 30 min of illumination and reaches a peak of more than 130-fold induction after 3 h of light treatment

qRT-PCR and automated 96-well microplate illumination and measurement address a similar problem space because they share transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: transcription; same primary input modality: light

Compared with Iris

qRT-PCR and Iris address a similar problem space because they share transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: transcription; same primary input modality: light

Relative tradeoffs: appears more independently replicated; looks easier to implement in practice.

qRT-PCR and open-source microplate reader address a similar problem space because they share transcription.

Shared frame: same top-level item type; shared target processes: transcription; same primary input modality: light

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    StructuralSource 1Neurochemistry International2024Claim 71

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    StructuralSource 3Journal of Visualized Experiments2021Claim 91Claim 91Claim 91

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